It has led to complaints to the council
Bars and restaurants across Warwickshire have been hit by aggressive customers refusing to stick to Covid-19 rules.
Warwickshire County Council has said that it has received complaints from 'several' managers who have experienced customers objecting to the legal requirement to check into venues using the NHS test and trace app or leave their contact details.
In some cases, this had led to refusal and subsequent aggression.
In other cases people have objected to wearing face coverings indoors and more still have made reservations and not shown up.
These complaints have been made county-wide and not to any one localised area according to a Shire Hall spokesperson.
It has prompted a plea for people to ensure they stick to the rules - or they could land the venue in trouble with a fine of up to £10,000.
Dr Shade Agboola, Director of Public Health Warwickshire, urged: "If you choose to go out to a bar or restaurant, you’ll need to play your part and scan the NHS QR code or leave your contact details. Even if you’ve been vaccinated, it’s still important as it helps keep other customers and the venue staff safe all whilst helping the hospitality venues to stay open.
“I would also like to encourage residents who are planning to meet with others at a bar or restaurant to take an LFT (rapid test) in advance (up to 24 hours before) as part of their twice weekly routine testing.
“We all need to do the right thing for Warwickshire by continuing to take precautions to keep hospitality venues open and in business, which also includes people booking their first and second vaccinations as soon as they are invited."
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 3:21 pm